Estádio Nacional, Football stadium in Cruz Quebrada - Dafundo, Portugal.
Estádio Nacional is a multi-purpose stadium in the Jamor valley, Oeiras, about 12 km from central Lisbon. Its current capacity is 37,593. The oval ground has an open east side, and it contains a natural grass football pitch, an athletics track, long jump areas and a steeplechase water jump.
Construction began in 1939 following a government commission from 1933, and the opening took place on June 10, 1944. Since 1946, Portuguese Cup finals have been held here, giving the venue a central role in national football.
The design reflects the architectural style of the thirties, with symmetrical stands and an open side facing the valley. Visitors recognize the stadium by its position above the railway line, which makes it a visible landmark in the area.
Access is direct from the Algés or Cruz Quebrada train stations, which lie on the Lisbon-Cascais line. Parking areas are available, but they fill quickly during major events, so arriving early helps.
The 1967 European Cup Final, where Celtic beat Inter Milan 2-1, was not the first continental final staged here: the 1953 Latin Cup final, won by Stade de Reims, came earlier. Celtic's win gave the club its "Lisbon Lions" nickname. The stadium's open east side, unusual for an oval ground, lets spectators see the Jamor valley.
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